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Draw (Verb)

Meaning¹

Bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition; "She was drawn to despair"; "The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum"; "The session was drawn to a close".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The teacher's patience was beginning to draw her to the edge of frustration with the unruly student.
His charming personality began to draw the shy girl out of her shell during the party.
The committee was drawn to the conclusion that further investigation was necessary.
The intense stress of the situation began to draw him to the verge of a breakdown.
The politician refused to be drawn into giving a definitive answer to the journalist's question.

Meaning²

Take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel".

Examples

She drew water from the barrel to quench her thirst after the long hike.
The campers drew fresh water from the nearby well for cooking their meal.
The nurse drew blood from the patient's arm to run some tests.
The gardener drew water from the lake to fill the birdbath.
In the desert, the nomads drew water from a deep well that had been there for centuries.

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Meaning³

Select or take in from a given group or region; "The participants in the experiment were drawn from a representative population".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

The researchers drew their sample from a database of registered voters.
Participants for the study were drawn from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
The survey's respondents were drawn from major cities around the world.
A team of finalists was drawn from over a thousand applicants for the competition.
The winning tickets were drawn from millions of entries received during the promotion.

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Draw (noun)

Meaning⁴

Elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.; "The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans"; "The comedian drew a lot of laughter".

Examples

The artist's controversial painting drew a lot of negative attention from the media.
Her speech drew a standing ovation from the crowd.
The new restaurant drew mixed reviews from local critics.
The manager's decision drew harsh criticism from the employees.
The politician's statement drew loud applause from her supporters.

Meaning⁵

Stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow); "The archers were drawing their bows".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The archers were drawing their bows, preparing for battle.
To fire the arrow, she had to draw her bowstring back firmly.
Hunters were known to draw their bows quietly, stalking their prey.
Draw the bow back to your face, and then release the arrow slowly.
As the warriors reached the enemy lines, they began to draw their bows in unison.

Meaning⁶

Give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

She drew a vivid picture of her childhood memories in her bestselling novel.
The artist drew a detailed sketch of the historic landmark before it was demolished.
He drew an insightful map of the complex social dynamics within the company.
The professor drew a comprehensive chart of the ecosystem to help students understand.
The detective drew a diagram of the crime scene to analyze the evidence.

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The nurse drew blood from the patient's arm for the lab test.
The doctor drew some water from the dispenser on the cupboard to wash her hands.
She was able to draw tears from the audience with her moving story.
The doctor drew pus from the infected wound to help it heal faster.
The dentist drew some saliva from the patient's mouth to test for infection.

Meaning⁸

Cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense; "A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter".

Examples

The professor's enthusiasm drew many students to her lectures on history.
Her research and findings drew significant criticism from the scientific community.
The smell of freshly baked cookies drew him into the kitchen.
Her warm personality drew people to her, and she was extremely popular.
The beautiful scenery drew countless tourists to the coastal town every summer.

Meaning⁹

Allow a draft; "This chimney draws very well".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The ventilation in the room draws poorly and gets very stuffy.
This old fireplace still draws surprisingly well even after all these years.
The exhaust fan draws air out of the space and into the flue.
The kitchen windows are positioned to draw the morning breeze.
The shape of the roof is designed to draw warm air upwards and improve cooling.

Meaning¹⁰

Thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The artisan carefully drew tiny glass beads on a piece of cord to create the unique necklace.
She drew the small shells onto the fishing line to create a beautiful wind chime.
He drew the dried cranberries on a string to decorate the Christmas tree.
She drew the tiny golden ornaments on a thread to hang them in the window.
The child drew the colored wooden beads on a string to make a simple toy.

Meaning¹¹

Reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die; "draw wire".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

To make the delicate necklace, the jeweler had to carefully draw wire to the desired thickness.
In the factory, machines are used to draw metal rods for use in the construction of bicycles.
The blacksmith would heat and then draw the iron rod to craft tools for the village.
Drawing wire to a very thin gauge can be a challenging task requiring great skill and patience.
The craftsman spent hours meticulously drawing a thin metal rod to create the intricate filigree design.

Meaning¹²

Move or pull so as to cover or uncover something; "draw the shades"; "draw the curtains".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Draw the curtains to block out the sunlight when watching a movie.
Please draw the blinds to keep the room private.
She would draw the shades every night before sleeping.
Draw the drapes to protect the furniture from fading.
Can you draw the shutters to secure the house while we're away?

Meaning¹³

Pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him; "in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

In ancient times, those found guilty of treason were often drawn and quartered as punishment for their crimes.
The prince was accused of plotting against the king and was subsequently drawn and quartered in the city square.
Medieval laws allowed for those convicted of high treason to be drawn and quartered as a warning to others.
Many notable historical figures were drawn and quartered for their involvement in rebellions against the crown.
As the law was applied unevenly, many innocent people were wrongly drawn and quartered for alleged crimes they never committed.

Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The famous actor's presence drew in the crowd, as everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of him.
Her charming smile drew in potential clients and made her successful in sales.
The company's new smartphone drew a huge following of loyal customers.
The paintings on display drew in art enthusiasts from all over the world.
The singer's powerful voice drew a standing ovation from the entire audience.

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Meaning¹⁵

Finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.; "The teams drew a tie".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

The soccer match ended with both teams drawing a scoreless tie after extra time.
The chess players drew the game after 50 moves, unable to checkmate their opponent.
The two boxers drew on the judges' scorecards, requiring a rematch to declare a winner.
In the tournament's final match, the teams drew 2-2 and went into a penalty shootout.
The rugby teams drew 15-15 and shared the points in the league standings.

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Draw (noun)

Meaning¹⁶

Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

He drew inspiration from his favorite authors to write his own novel.
The teacher drew confidence from her years of experience in the classroom.
She drew comfort from the warm smile of her grandmother.
The public drew hope from the new government's promises of reform.
He drew courage from the encouraging words of his coach.

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Draw In (verb)

Meaning¹⁷

Steep; pass through a strainer; "draw pulp from the fruit".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

Steep the tea for 5 minutes then remove the leaves and draw the liquid into your cup to serve.
Use a spoon to draw the berries through the fine mesh strainer to separate the seeds from the puree.
She carefully draw the juice from the orange using the manual juicer.
When you're ready to juice, draw the pulp from the passion fruit using the strainer to catch any seeds.
If you don't want to drink the pulp, draw the pulp from the pomegranate arils and discard the solids.

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Infuse

Meaning¹⁸

Cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The horse drawn carriage glided smoothly along the cobblestone road.
She had to draw the heavy load up the steep hill.
The tired oxen struggled to draw the plow across the muddy field.
A team of huskies was trained to draw a sled through the snowy forest.
He used his horse to draw a wooden cart filled with fresh produce.

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Pull

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Move

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Meaning¹⁹

Bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover; "draw a weapon"; "pull out a gun"; "The mugger pulled a knife on his victim".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

She carefully drew the knife from her belt ready to defend herself.
The detective managed to draw his gun from the holster in record time during the practice session.
In a shocking turn of events, the mugger tried to draw a small pistol from his pocket.
When threatened, she naturally drew the nearest object, a broken bottle, to act as her shield.
The security guard drew a stun gun to subdue the unruly individual who was getting out of hand.

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Drawer (noun)

Meaning²⁰

Write a legal document or paper; "The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The will was drawn by the attorney in front of the witnesses.
The contract was drawn up late into the night before the negotiating parties finalized the deal.
The new bylaws of the organization were drawn by a team of lawyers specializing in corporate law.
A deed of trust was drawn to secure the loan issued by the bank.
The lawsuit's complaint was drawn by the plaintiff's lawyer to initiate the court proceedings.

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Draw Up (verb)

Meaning²¹

Choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

The winner's name will be drawn from a hat at the end of the competition.
They decided to draw cuts to see who would get the last slice of pizza.
She was required to draw a number for her place in the queue.
In some cultures, straws are drawn to determine who has to perform an undesirable task.
The contestants took turns to draw votes from a jar to determine which team would go first.

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Cast

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Meaning²²

Remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); "She drew $2,000 from the account"; "The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

She drew $2,000 from the account.
The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank.
He drew water from the well to irrigate his crops.
They drew a large sum of money from the investors' fund for the new project.
The company drew resources from its European branches to support the American market.

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Meaning²³

Contract; "The material drew after it was washed in hot water".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The fabric drew significantly in the wash due to the high heat used in the manufacturing process, so the seam allowance had to be adjusted.
The designer took extra care to calculate the shrinkage of the material, as it was known to draw after exposure to hot water.
The finished product contracted considerably when washed, drawing in tightly and changing its shape.
When washed, the fabric drew rapidly due to the absence of a pre-treatment process to prevent shrinkage.
In the end, the manufacturer had to remake several garments because the unlined cotton fabric drew more than anticipated in the construction of the garment.

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Meaning²⁴

Cause to localize at one point; "Draw blood and pus".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

The antibacterial ointment may draw pus out from the wound and help it heal faster.
Puncture wounds often draw foreign particles into the skin.
The sucking action of the vacuum cleaner can draw dust deep into the floor.
A puncture wound in a dirty area can draw bacteria into the wound, leading to infection.
A simple twist can draw water out from the wet towels, making them lighter to carry.

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Localise

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Mature

Meaning²⁵

Make, formulate, or derive in the mind; "I draw a line here"; "draw a conclusion"; "draw parallels"; "make an estimate"; "What do you make of his remarks?".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

She will draw a conclusion based on the results of the experiment after analyzing the data.
From the facts presented, I draw the inference that he was involved in the scandal.
His answer drew parallels with the views expressed by many experts in the field.
We can draw an analogy between the development of the two markets.
Based on her research, she was able to draw some generalizations about the effects of climate change.

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Make

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Create Mentally

Meaning²⁶

Make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

She carefully began to draw a detailed portrait using a charcoal pencil on the canvas.
The child liked to draw shapes and patterns on the sidewalk with colored chalk.
Using a ruler, draw a straight line between the two points on the graph.
To start, draw the outline of the flower with a light pencil mark.
Students learned to draw a precise map of their neighborhood by measuring distances.

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Mark

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Drawing (noun)

Meaning²⁷

Engage in drawing; "He spent the day drawing in the garden".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

She drew for hours by the lake, allowing nature's beauty to inspire her artwork.
He decided to draw in his backyard, capturing the sunlight on his trees.
As a child, she would spend hours drawing fantastical worlds filled with magical creatures.
Her grandmother taught her how to draw flowers and landscapes from a young age.
On sunny afternoons, he loved to draw on the sidewalk with vibrant chalk.

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Meaning²⁸

Remove the entrails of; "draw a chicken".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The butcher will carefully draw the rabbit to prepare it for cooking, making sure to remove all of the entrails.
When cleaning a deer after the hunt, it is essential to draw it quickly and carefully to avoid spoiling the meat.
To draw a chicken, start by making a shallow incision in the abdomen and gently work your way around the cavity.
It is typically left to the chef to draw and dress the fish before presenting it as the evening's special.
The hunt guide helped the novice hunters learn how to draw their first deer and explained the importance of proper technique.

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Meaning²⁹

Flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching; "draw steel".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

Workers at the factory carefully heated and hammer the metal to draw it into a long thin sheet for use in the car's body panels.
The blacksmith is skilled at drawing iron into perfect horseshoes for the local stables.
The steel mill draws its raw materials from a combination of domestic and international suppliers.
Glassblowers have to carefully heat and draw the glass to create delicate, intricate vases and ornaments.
The workers expertly pull and draw the molten metal through a specialized machine to create large metal tubes.

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Form

Meaning³⁰

Earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher; "He drew a base on balls".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

He drew a base on balls in the bottom of the ninth inning to give his team a chance to win.
In his first at-bat, the young player drew a walk to first base on a full count.
The batter patiently waited for the right pitch and drew a base on balls to put another runner on base.
Late in the game, the slugger drew a walk, forcing in the go-ahead run.
In his third plate appearance, the designated hitter drew a base on balls with the bases loaded.

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Meaning³¹

Get or derive; "He drew great benefits from his membership in the association".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

She drew a lot of inspiration from her favorite author's books.
The company drew significant revenue from its new product line.
He drew valuable insights from the workshop and applied them to his business.
The artist drew her energy from the beauty of nature.
She drew immense support from her family during the difficult time.

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Reap

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Derive

Meaning³²

Represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

She drew an elephant on a piece of paper during the art lesson.
The young girl asked her brother to draw her a unicorn.
Can you draw me a simple map to get to the nearest store.
The artist spent hours to carefully draw the intricate patterns on the vase.
My child drew a portrait of our family and gave it to me on Mother's Day.

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Interpret

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Meaning³³

Suck in or take (air); "draw a deep breath"; "draw on a cigarette".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Examples

She took a moment to draw a deep breath and calm herself down before speaking.
Drawing on his last cigarette, he decided it was time to quit smoking for good.
After holding her breath for so long, she finally had to draw some air into her lungs.
Watching him carefully, she saw him draw slowly and deliberately on the cigar.
She couldn't help but cough as her friend began to draw heavily on her e-cigarette.

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Drag
Puff

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Meaning³⁴

Pass over, across, or through; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

She drew her fingers over the intricate lace pattern on the tablecloth.
He drew his hand across her face, gently removing a strand of hair stuck to her cheek.
She drew her toes along the sandy beach, feeling the warm grains between them.
He drew his palm over the cat's soft fur, enjoying the calming sensation.
She drew her brush through the wet paint, smearing it across the canvas in bold strokes.

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Rub
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Meaning³⁵

Require a specified depth for floating; "This boat draws 70 inches".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The naval destroyer draws nearly 20 feet of water and must navigate carefully through shallow harbors.
This luxury yacht draws 6 feet of water, which limits the coves where it can anchor.
The cargo ship draws less than 30 feet of water and can use the smaller port.
Because it draws 12 feet of water, the fishing boat can often proceed where smaller vessels must wait.
Since the ferry draws nearly 15 feet of water, its operators must be mindful of rising floodwaters.

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Meaning³⁶

Move or go steadily or gradually; "The ship drew near the shore".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The crowd drew near the stage as the concert began.
The storm drew closer, its dark clouds threatening to pour rain.
The tour group drew near the ancient monument, eager to explore.
The company drew closer to bankruptcy as sales continued to decline.
The car drew near the traffic light, slowing down to a stop.

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